In light of the COVID-19, various events had to be postponed. From concerts to birthday parties and even weddings, no event was safe. And that includes the Boston Marathon, an event occurring each year since 1897.

It was one of the first events to be postponed back in March when the pandemic began, and was pushed from April to September. Even back then, it seemed like we’d most likely be back to normal by then.

But as time went on, we realized we’re in much more of a long haul than we anticipated. Although some things are beginning to open up, large events, like the Boston Marathon, are still unable to.

So where’s that lead us? For the first time in 124 years, the Boston Marathon was force to be canceled completely.

It’s simply “not feasible this year,” said Boston Mayor Marty Walsh.

The @BAA has announced that the 124th Boston Marathon will be held as a virtual event, following Boston Mayor Martin Walsh’s cancellation of the marathon as a mass participation road running event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. pic.twitter.com/tlIdvsU9sq

— Boston Marathon (@bostonmarathon) May 28, 2020

Well, at least in person. There will be a “virtual” Boston Marathon that you can participate in by running remotely. If you’d like to run it, you will have to complete the 26.2-mile distance run within six hours and provide proof of your time.

but everyone who was registered for the in-person race will receive a refund. . “While our goal and our hope is to make progress in containing the virus and recovering our economy, this kind of event would not be responsible or realistic on September 14 or any time this year,” Walsh tweeted.

To hear more about the decision to cancel the Boston Marathon and how the virtual event will work, check out the video below.

Have you ever run in the Boston Marathon, or attended to cheer someone on? How do you feel about the canceled race, and it turning into a virtual event?